Incredible New Zealand
New Zealand will be forever in our minds. What a beautiful country, full of amazing locations, diversity of cultures and welcoming people. Our journey took a bit more than two months and we had the chance to see both the North and South islands, covering more than 6000 Kms. Alone, with your partner, with or without children, New Zealand is a must!
For tourists traveling with children, I can't stress enough: New Zealand is the place to go. We went to New Zealand with our two children, 4 and 5 years old at the time, and it couldn't have been a better choice. You'll find playgrounds everywhere and museums with activities for children are easy to find.
What accomodation is concerned, we stayed in all kinds of places. From backpackers to 4 stars hotels, we experienced it all. The children prefered the backpackers though! Go figure.
This website is a simple tribute to a country that gave us such a great experience. We hope you enjoy the pictures and videos in the different galleries.
Visitor satisfaction with NZ remains high
The release of Tourism New Zealand's annual Visitor Experience Monitor (VEM) provides key insights into what aspects of a New Zealand holiday satisfies our visitors and where change may be needed. Visitors to New Zealand rate their holiday experience 8.9 out of 10 in terms of satisfaction, according to the latest annual VEM statistics released this month. Read more at Voxy
Adventure Tour New Zealand
Everyone deserves a good holiday once in a while, no matter where you live or what you do … and New Zealand has become the premier destination and choice for tourists all over the world. Changing travel behaviours and the need for excitement of the younger generation, adventure tours in New Zealand are becoming the travel style of choice. Read more at HakaTours
New Zealand Wins Rugby World Cup 2011
Congratulations New Zealand! The All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup 2011 after beating France 8 to 7 in Eden Park stadium, Auckland. All Blacks survive scare to clinch Cup.
New Zealand releases emperor penguin Happy Feet
Happy Feet was released into the ocean south of New Zealand on Sunday, more than two months after he came ashore on a beach nearly 2,000 miles from home and became an instant celebrity. Read more
5 Things to Do During Your Summer Holiday in Kaikoura
Travelling to Kaikoura, New Zealand for a summer vacation in a holiday park allows you to enjoy what has long been a part of "kiwi" life for some time when it comes to holidays.
Situated in the South Island, Kaikoura is easily accessible by car, train, bus and from some New Zealand locations - plane. From Christchurch its approx a 2 hour and 45 minute drive, of which there are plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat and stretch your legs. There is also some great scenery to enjoy along the way. Read more
New Zealand’s Largest Travel Show is on this February
The annual Travel Expo is New Zealand’s largest travel show and is on in Christchurch on 5 February, Auckland 12 and 13 February and Wellington on20 February and is set to be the biggest show to date.
The History of Auckland's Victoria Park Market
Not many places can claim to have been a rubbish depot and years later, a tourist destination, but Auckland's Victoria Park Market can. Read more
Nins Bin, seafood and more in Kaikoura, New Zealand
This place has been selling fresh crayfish since 1977. Only a lonely elderly woman mans this tiny beach side caravan. From the memos and photos on the wall, her husband may have passed away. Crayfish is ordered from the white esky and the price ranges according to the size of the crayfish. Read more
Dinosaurs brought to life at Auckland Museum
The museum has teamed up with Australian company Erth to bring their acclaimed Dinosaur Petting Zoo show to New Zealand. From today until January 29, three times a day audiences will be taken back to a time when dragonflies were as large as dogs and the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex stalked the lands. Read more
New Wellington CitySights’ Bus Hits the Road for First Time
Wellington's top attractions are now connected by a seven-days-a-week service bus which makes tourists life easier than ever. Read the article at FourCorners.
Wonderful experience
The visit to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park was a success. The children had lots of fun and enjoyed the horseback riding experience. The team at the Ranch was great making the children feel safe and showing them around. Thank you once again!
More details at Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park online.
Rainforests, farmland, cold weather and warm people
The South Island, with only 25% of New Zealand’s population, is much calmer than the North Island and you must drive considerable distances to reach Christchurch, Dunedin or Queenstown. The West coast is still very wild and you will drive many hours through dense rainforests and have the chance to see the power of the Tasman Sea as it pounds many beaches along the coast. On the East coast, you’ll be able to visit Dunedin, Christchurch and Kaikoura and do some whale watching. Don’t forget Arrow Town – a gold mine settlement – where you’ll learn how Chinese settled there during the Gold Rush in 1880’s.
A mix of cosmopolitan cities and pure nature
The North Island is the most populous of the two main Islands of New Zealand and three of New Zealand´s largest cities are located here. From Cape Reinga to Wellington, from the west to the east coast, you’ll see amazing beaches, lakes and bays, natural parks, volcanoes, geysers and cosmopolitan cities.
View over bays and islands
The Mahurangi Regional Park is simply amazing and definitely one of those places that you will not forget. After walking through the gate and following the pathway for about 200 meters, we reached the highest and very exclusive area with only one picknick table. There was no one there and we could enjoy pure nature beholding an amazing view over the bays and small islands.